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How Immigration Issues are Affected by COVID-19: Students, Detainees, and Travel Ban

Mar 16, 2020
6 min

How Immigration Issues are Affected by COVID-19: Students, Detainees, and Travel Ban

While the entire world is feeling the effect of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), individuals who are affected by immigration may have particularly pressing questions as to whether their cases will continue to be adjudicated, detentions will be made, foreign students will be able to remain on a student visa, and the effects of the travel ban on their plans. As changes to this situation are made hourly, please refer to the links in this blog for the latest information. To find

USCIS Announces New H-1B Registration Process Starting March 1, 2020

Jennifer Grady

Feb 5, 2020
3 min

USCIS Announces New H-1B Registration Process Starting March 1, 2020

On December 6, 2019, USCIS announced that it is implementing an electronic registration requirement for petitioners seeking to submit H-1B cap-subject petitions. Employers seeking to file FY2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, must first electronically register and pay an associated $10 fee for each electronic registration they submit to USCIS. The registration process now commences a month earlier, on March 1. This a a

How to Obtain Temporary Hospitality, Retail, and Service Industry Workers Through the H-2B Visa

Jennifer Grady

Jul 24, 2019
11 min

How to Obtain Temporary Hospitality, Retail, and Service Industry Workers Through the H-2B Visa

One of the biggest complaints in the hospitality, retail, and service industries is the difficulty in finding and retaining a reliable workforce. Over the past few years, there has been high turnover as companies struggle to recruit and retain workers. However, for employers who need to add to their workforce, there is the option to bring workers from other countries to the United States for a temporary period of nine months out of the year. The H-2B visa permits US employers

U.S. House Passes Significant ‘Dreamer’ Immigration Bill with Potential to Grant Permanent Residency

Jennifer Grady

Jun 5, 2019
3 min

U.S. House Passes Significant ‘Dreamer’ Immigration Bill with Potential to Grant Permanent Residency

Photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash On Tuesday, June 4, 2019, the U.S. House of Representatives passed an ambitious immigration bill aimed at providing a path to citizenship to almost 2 million undocumented immigrants, including “Dreamers” who were brought to the United States as children. This bill cancels and prohibits removal proceedings against certain aliens, and provides such aliens with a path toward Legal Permanent Resident status. The bill, titled American Dream and P

Getting Married? Take $100 off our Green Card Application Package

Jennifer Grady

May 6, 2019
2 min

Getting Married? Take $100 off our Green Card Application Package

GREEN CARD BASED ON MARRIAGE WEDDING SEASON SPECIAL Photo by Matthew T Rader on Unsplash Before getting married, engaged couples should start preparing their application to apply for a Green Card based on marriage to their US citizen spouse so that they can apply as soon as they receive their marriage certificate. Just in time to commemorate the start of wedding season, The Grady Firm is offering $100 off on our “Gold” Green Card Application Package, now through May 20, 2019

Cap on H-1B Visas for FY 2020 Reached Within 5 Days

Jennifer Grady

Apr 12, 2019
3 min

Cap on H-1B Visas for FY 2020 Reached Within 5 Days

Each year, the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants 85,000 H-1B visas to applicants in “specialty occupations”. This cap has not increased since 2004, and has been greatly outweighed by demand over the last few years. Within the first five days of the 2020 fiscal year application filing period, which started on April 1, 2019, the cap was reached, as 201,011 petitions were received by April 5. This marks a 5% increase in petitions from the previous year. Immi

When Do I Need a B-1 Temporary Business Visitor Visa? Can I Just use ESTA to Visit the US?

Jennifer Grady

Oct 24, 2018
6 min

When Do I Need a B-1 Temporary Business Visitor Visa? Can I Just use ESTA to Visit the US?

If you are coming to the United States to establish a U.S. presence of your foreign business; investigate whether you want to open a business in the U.S.; or attend conferences, look for commercial space, or interview potential investors or employees; you may be eligible for the B-1 Temporary Business Visitor Visa. I. B-1 Temporary Business Visitor Visa 1. Real Examples of When to Use the B-1 Visa For example, if you own a business abroad but want to come to the United State

Jennifer Grady

May 18, 2018
3 min

Update on the Travel Ban and DACA

Travel Ban On April 25th, 2018 the Supreme Court heard oral arguments from both sides on President Trump’s highly scrutinized “travel ban”. The travel ban, now in its third iteration, prohibits entry of travelers from five Muslim-majority countries (Iran, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, and Libya), as well as North Korea and government officials from Venezuela. Although previous versions of the travel ban were initially partially blocked by U.S. District Courts in Hawaii and Maryland,

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Terminations This Holiday Season”

Jennifer Grady

Nov 23, 2017
4 min

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Terminations This Holiday Season”

Given the recent tidal wave of allegations of sexual harassment in politics, the entertainment industry, and social media, employers may want consider the following guidelines in preparation for their company holiday events where alcohol and off-site events may create a combustible mix of unwanted behavior by one employee to another. Holiday parties may be an excellent opportunity for employees to socialize outside of the confines of the office, and to reward employees for th

Jennifer Grady

Oct 18, 2017
2 min

Jennifer Grady, Esq. to Provide Guest Lecture at UCLA’s International Trade and Commerce Program

On November 30, 2017, Jennifer Grady, Esq. will provide a guest lecture to students at the University of California, Los Angeles, International Trade and Commerce Program as part of their course entitled, “Doing Business in the U.S.” Ms. Grady will discuss corporate formation options for California entrepreneurs, and immigration visa options, including the Specialty Occupation H-1B visa; J-1 Trainee visa; TN visa for professionals from Mexico and Canada; the E-2 Investor Vis

The Grady Firm, P.C. Expands to Orange County with Irvine, CA Office

Jennifer Grady

Oct 11, 2017
2 min

The Grady Firm, P.C. Expands to Orange County with Irvine, CA Office

The Grady Firm, P.C. is pleased to announce the opening of its new office in Irvine, California, to better serve the needs of its clientele in Orange County. The Grady Firm, P.C. offers services in Business, Immigration, Employment, and Intellectual Property law. The Irvine location supports the growing economy in technology, life sciences, professional services, and healthcare in Orange County, and is conveniently located with easy access to John Wayne Airport and the 405,

Travel Ban Update: U.S. State Department Issues New Guidelines

Jennifer Grady

Jun 30, 2017
4 min

Travel Ban Update: U.S. State Department Issues New Guidelines

by Raj Rathour, Esq. and Jennifer Grady, Esq. On June 29, 2017, the U.S. State Department began implementing President Trump’s new visa criteria based in Executive Order 13780. The revised criteria bars U.S. entry for 90 days, for citizens without prior connections to the United States from six Muslim-majority countries: Iraq, Syria, Iran, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen. Stemming from a highly publicized decision by the Supreme Court, the current preliminary injunction has b

L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa for Employees With Specialized Knowledge

Jennifer Grady

Dec 2, 2016
3 min

L-1B Intracompany Transferee Visa for Employees With Specialized Knowledge

The L-1B visa permits a U.S. employer to transfer a professional employee with specialized knowledge from one of its foreign offices to one of its U.S. offices. There is also the option for a foreign company that does not yet have an office in the U.S. to send an employee with specialized knowledge to the states to help establish a U.S. office. Both the employer and employee must meet certain qualification requirements: 1. To qualify for L-1B classification in this category

Take Action on Your Immigration Application Before Fees Increase 12/23 and a New Administration Take

Jennifer Grady

Nov 17, 2016
2 min

Take Action on Your Immigration Application Before Fees Increase 12/23 and a New Administration Take

If you are planning to file an application for a visa, Green Card, or naturalization, we highly recommend you do so before the end of the year. Filing fees will increase by an average of 21% on December 23, 2016. In addition, due to the uncertainty of the transition to a new President and GOP-majority Congress, we recommend filing your application now so that it will be in the queue in the event programs are taken away, modified, or application wait times increase. Fee Incr

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Lawsuits This Holiday Season”

Jennifer Grady

Oct 14, 2016
3 min

“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Lawsuits This Holiday Season”

Although holiday parties may be an excellent opportunity for employees to socialize outside of the confines of the office, and to reward employees for their service, they can also give rise to employer liability in the absence of appropriate precautions. Before planning your next holiday soiree, review the potential pitfalls and solutions below so that your event can be full of cheer, rather than unpleasant lawsuits. Serving Alcohol at Company Functions While having alcohol a

The Grady Firm Co-Sponsors event for Businesses Starting or Relocating Within California

Jennifer Grady

Oct 7, 2016
3 min

The Grady Firm Co-Sponsors event for Businesses Starting or Relocating Within California

On September 27, 2016, The Grady Firm co-sponsored an event with the LAX Coastal Chamber of Commerce geared towards companies that are doing business in, or relocating to, California. The event was attended by local business owners; members of the LAX Coastal Area Chamber of Commerce; Jeff Malin, Senior Business Development Specialist at Governor Brown’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz); Eric Eide, Director of Mayor Garcetti’s Office of International Tra

Immigrant Entrepreneurs May Be Able to Remain in the U.S. on Parole Under New Rule Proposed by DHS

Jennifer Grady

Sep 20, 2016
2 min

Immigrant Entrepreneurs May Be Able to Remain in the U.S. on Parole Under New Rule Proposed by DHS

On August 31, 2016 , the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed an amendment to its regulations in an effort to increase and enhance entrepreneurship, innovation, and job creation in the United States. The proposed rule would allow for the use of “parole” on a case-by-case basis for certain Startup entrepreneurs whose entry into the United States would provide a significant public benefit through “the substantial and demonstrated potential for rapid business growth an

Apply NOW for U.S. Citizenship: Vote in November Elections & Have Your Application Reviewed

Jennifer Grady

Aug 8, 2016
2 min

Apply NOW for U.S. Citizenship: Vote in November Elections & Have Your Application Reviewed

If you are a Legal Permanent Resident who has held off on applying for U.S. citizenship, now is the time to submit your application to USCIS so that it can be reviewed and approved before November 2016. First, immigration will be a big ticket issue in the upcoming election, and the outcome and future of U.S. immigration policy could ride on your vote. Click the links to read more about the immigration platforms of the current Democratic (Hillary Clinton) and Republican (Dona

Much Anticipated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Report for Southern California Released at SelectLA

Jennifer Grady

Aug 5, 2016
3 min

Much Anticipated Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Report for Southern California Released at SelectLA

Select LA Recap Jennifer Grady, Esq. recently participated in the Select LA 2016 Investment Summit. SelectLA is the precursor to SelectUSA, a federal division of the Department of Commerce that seeks to attract international businesses to the United States. An international and domestic audience of more than 350 investors and business people attended the SelectLA summit on June 17, 2016 at the JW Marriott in downtown Los Angeles. Panelists included Los Angeles Mayor Eric Gar

J-1 Cultural Exchange Visitor Visa for Entrepreneurs, Scholars, Au Pairs, Professors, and Trainees

Jennifer Grady

Jul 14, 2016
3 min

J-1 Cultural Exchange Visitor Visa for Entrepreneurs, Scholars, Au Pairs, Professors, and Trainees

The J-1 Visa is a non-immigrant US visa available to cultural exchange visitors, scholars, and professors. The Exchange Visitor Program fosters global understanding through educational and cultural exchanges. It is often used by entrepreneurs, “au pairs, ” or to obtain business or medical training in the United States. J-1 visas are obtained as part of an exchange program, and the Department of State designates both public and private entities to act as exchange sponsors. All

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Resources Blog Media Events Client Portal Speaking & Training Schedule Appointment AB5 Resources COVID-19 Resources About Jennifer Grady, Esq. Anthony Mance, Esq. Laura Lee, Paralegal Testimonials Philanthropy

Practice Areas

Business Law

Business formation

Contracts

Corporate Recordkeeping

Business Advising

Immigration Law

Green Card based on Marriage

Green Card based on Employment

Naturalization

Investor Visas

Employment Visas

Visas for Trucking Companies

Employment Law

Outsourced Human Resources Department

Personnel file documents and record-keeping

Severance Agreements

Anti-Harassment Training

Employee Investigations

Counseling and Planning on employee issues

GET SOCIAL

CONTACT US

Tel. 949-798-6298

info@gradyfirm.com

TELL US MORE

Resources
Blog
Media
Events
Client Portal
Speaking & Training
Schedule Appointment
AB5 Resources
COVID-19 Resources

About
Jennifer Grady, Esq.
Anthony Mance, Esq.
Laura Lee, Paralegal
Testimonials
Philanthropy